Best Schools in Early, Texas
4 schools · 2 Elementary · 1 Middle · 1 High
Choosing a school in Early?
Use this page to compare every school in Early by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Early Middle
Middle · Early ISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Early H S
High · Early ISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Early EL
Elementary · Early ISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Early for 2026 are Early Middle (8.4/10), Early H S (8.2/10), and Early EL (7.8/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 3 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
4
in this city
Avg Score
8.1
out of 10
District
1
serving the city
Schools
4
in this city
Avg Score
8.1
out of 10
District
1
serving the city
STAAR proficiency rose +11.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Early schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Early
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Early Middle | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Early H S | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Early EL | 7.8 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 8.1/10
100% of schools rated 7+
How Early compares
Texas rank
#58 of 654
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+1.8
above Texas avg (6.3)
Schools in this city
4
About Schools in Early, Texas
Early, Texas is home to 4 schools, including 4 public schools. The city's schools span 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
With an average rating of 8.1 out of 10, schools in Early perform strongly on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Early is Early Middle with a composite score of 8.4/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Early is served by 1 school district: EARLY ISD. These districts collectively serve 1,109 students.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Elementary Schools
2 schoolsMiddle Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 258 students · 6th–8th | 8.4 |
High Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 365 students · 9th–12th | 8.2 |
Schools in Early
Early, Texas · 4 schools
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- 1
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Common questions about schools in Early, Texas
How many schools are in Early, Texas?
Early has 4 schools, including 4 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Early, Texas?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Early is 8.1 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Early, Texas?
The top-ranked school in Early on MySchoolScout is Early Middle with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What is the best elementary school in Early, Texas?
The top-ranked elementary school in Early on MySchoolScout is Early EL with a composite score of 7.8/10.
What is the best middle school in Early, Texas?
The top-ranked middle school in Early on MySchoolScout is Early Middle with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What is the best high school in Early, Texas?
The top-ranked high school in Early on MySchoolScout is Early H S with a composite score of 8.2/10.
How many school districts serve Early, Texas?
Early is served by 1 school district: Early ISD.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Early, Texas?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Early is 11.6:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Early, Texas?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.